Inform issue 26 – Summer 2019
This issue of Inform is all about closing odd 2018 and welcoming in a brand new year. We hear from Jarad, a presenter with Radio Adelaide about why he is bucking the 'people with disabilities cannot work' myth. This issue of Inform is all about closing odd 2018 and welcoming in a brand new year. We hear from Jarad, a presenter with Radio Adelaide about why he is bucking the 'people with disabilities cannot work' myth.
Inform is Independence Australia’s crossdisability magazine. We encourage readers to submit suitable content for consideration by Independence Australia. All correspondence of this nature should be directed to: inform@iagroup.org.au While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, Independence Australia assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions of any consequences of reliance in this publication. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of Independence Australia. Medical information included is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Your NDIS journey of care starts here The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way to provide support for Australians with a disability, their families and carers. CORE SUPPORTS Daily activities: In-home & in the community. Consumables & continence products. CAPACITY BUILDING Therapy, skills development & co-ordination of support. CAPITAL & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Household aids & mobility equipment. As a leading service provider, our dedicated team of co-ordinators are here to support your journey to the NDIS. We’ve got you covered with a wide range of products, equipment, services and supports for your NDIS package, all from our one organisation. ABN 80 973 805 243 Building 1, 9 Ashley Street West Footscray VIC 3012 inform@iagroup.org.au www.independenceaustralia.com independenceaus independenceaus STEP 1. Preparing your plan. STEP 2. Developing your plan. STEP 3. Getting your plan approved by the NDIA. STEP 4. Choosing your providers and implementing your plan. Visit independenceaustralia.com/ndis to learn more about the NDIS and how it affects you. STEP 5. Reviewing your plan.
Welcome informonline.org.au 3 ISSUE #26 contents Waves of change This issue of Inform is all about closing off 2018 and welcoming a brand-new year ahead. While starting a new year can be exciting for some, it can also be a time of anxiety and uncertainty for others. In this issue we hope to equip you with some skills and strategies to cope with these emotions. Also in this issue we hear from Jarad, a presenter with Radio Adelaide about why he is bucking the ‘people with disabilities cannot work’ attitude. In his feature Jarad addresses his challenges in finding work in the media sector and why he is now being up-front with potential employers about his disability. He also shares with us his advice for any job-seekers out there who might be struggling too. In our NDIS feature in this issue we offer advice on how to kick-start your NDIS plan, and what options you have available if you are happy (or unhappy) with what you have received. We also work to break down the key funding categories, so you can better understand your plan, and what your funding can do for you. The Inform team is committed to bringing you quality, informative content wherever you are in Australia, so we encourage you to get in touch with us if you have a story of independence to share. You can reach the team at inform@iagroup.org.au 4 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 30 Feature: Why I’m bucking the ‘disabled people cannot work’ trend NDIS Feature: How to kick start your plan Supports for school leavers If you can’t say something nice… Flying with mobility equipment The What, Where and How of accessible beaches Surviving the heat Sensory overload 101 How to find a hobby Managing Editor: Alison Crowe Deputy Editor: Rachel Tyler Jones Design: Mark Lovatt Cover Story Photography: Lee Knowles 4 Alison Crowe
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<strong>Inform</strong> is<br />
Independence<br />
Australia’s crossdisability<br />
magazine.<br />
We encourage readers to<br />
submit suitable content<br />
for consideration by<br />
Independence Australia. All<br />
correspondence of this nature<br />
should be directed to:<br />
inform@iagroup.org.au<br />
While every effort has been<br />
made to ensure the accuracy<br />
of the information in this<br />
publication, Independence<br />
Australia assumes no<br />
responsibility for errors<br />
or omissions of any<br />
consequences of reliance in<br />
this publication. The opinions<br />
expressed in this publication<br />
do not necessarily represent<br />
the views of Independence<br />
Australia. Medical information<br />
included is not intended to be<br />
a substitute for professional<br />
advice.<br />
Your NDIS journey<br />
of care starts here<br />
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)<br />
is a new way to provide support for Australians<br />
with a disability, their families and carers.<br />
CORE<br />
SUPPORTS<br />
Daily activities: In-home<br />
& in the community.<br />
Consumables &<br />
continence products.<br />
CAPACITY<br />
BUILDING<br />
Therapy, skills<br />
development &<br />
co-ordination<br />
of support.<br />
CAPITAL &<br />
ASSISTIVE<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
Household aids &<br />
mobility equipment.<br />
As a leading service provider, our dedicated team of co-ordinators are here to<br />
support your journey to the NDIS. We’ve got you covered with a wide range of<br />
products, equipment, services and supports for your NDIS package, all from our<br />
one organisation.<br />
ABN 80 973 805 243<br />
Building 1, 9 Ashley Street<br />
West Footscray VIC 3012<br />
inform@iagroup.org.au<br />
www.independenceaustralia.com<br />
independenceaus<br />
independenceaus<br />
STEP 1.<br />
Preparing<br />
your plan.<br />
STEP 2.<br />
Developing<br />
your plan.<br />
STEP 3.<br />
Getting your<br />
plan approved<br />
by the NDIA.<br />
STEP 4.<br />
Choosing your<br />
providers and<br />
implementing<br />
your plan.<br />
Visit independenceaustralia.com/ndis<br />
to learn more about the NDIS<br />
and how it affects you.<br />
STEP 5.<br />
Reviewing<br />
your plan.
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